ABRSM

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) administers a music exam twice per year
and theory exam thrice per year. Click here to learn more about the ABRSM

Upbeat Music hosts the practical exams that take place in the spring and fall and provides lessons
specifically designed by teachers who completed the exams themselves as students. Students
interested in participating in the ABRSM graded exams need to register for 45 minute lessons for
grades 1 - 4, or 60 minute lessons for grades 5 - 8. If you don’t know which grade is appropriate for
you, your teacher will decide which grade will suit you once lessons begin, but for registration
purposes you can choose either 45 or 60 minutes as your lesson length and adjustments can be made
if needed.

As an ABRSM student you will also learn music theory as part of the curriculum. Music theory may
be studied in a separate private lesson if you are looking for a more focused and comprehensive
experience.

ABRSM lessons are available for piano, classical guitar, violin, and alto saxophone.

ABRSM Examiner Stephen Ellis & Pok-Ling Chin Johnson